Europa League debut: Alan Varela available, Martim eyes return | OneFootball

Without wasting time and already focusing on Thursday's match against Salzburg in Austria, FC Porto's squad gathered on Saturday morning at Olival, with the medical report noting another entry.

Alan Varela, who was substituted at halftime in Vila do Conde, underwent treatment due to a contusion on his right calf caused by an impact against Rio Ave. However, as Francesco Farioli mentioned in the post-match press conference, the condition of the Argentine defensive midfielder does not raise major concerns, so the number 22 jersey should be available for the Dragons' Europa League debut, scheduled for Thursday.

Alberto Costa progressed to conditioned training, taking another step towards full recovery from the muscle problem that has affected him since the league break.

It is uncertain whether the right-back will recover in time to face Salzburg, but Farioli should be able to count on Martim Fernandes (integrated conditioned training). Nehuén Pérez and Luuk de Jong, on the other hand, are confirmed absences. The blues and whites have a day off this Sunday; the next training session is scheduled for Monday morning.

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